Beyond the Limits
Regin-sund
Synopsis
A documentary about the miraculous survival of an Icelandic fisherman, after his boat sank off the shores of the Westman Islands in mid winter. All the crew drowned except one, Gudlaugur Fridthórsson, who swam five and a half kilometers in the ice cold sea and then walked barefoot over a field of sharp lava to reach help. Specialists have made tests on Gudlaugur to determine how he managed to survive seven times longer than any ordinary man under these conditions.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Páll Steingrímsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Páll Steingrímsson
- Original Score
- Hjörtur Howser
- Original Title
- Regin-sund
- Country of Origin
- Iceland
- Spoken Languages
- Icelandic
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Hrif
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Páll Steingrímsson
Páll Steingrímsson
Hjörtur Howser
Páll Steingrímsson
Department Leadership Roster
Páll Steingrímsson
Director
Páll Steingrímsson
Screenplay
Páll Steingrímsson
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Beyond the Limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond the Limits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Beyond the Limits about?
A documentary about the miraculous survival of an Icelandic fisherman, after his boat sank off the shores of the Westman Islands in mid winter. All the crew drowned except one, Gudlaugur Fridthórsson, who swam five and a half kilometers in the ice cold sea and then walked barefoot over a field of sharp lava to reach help. Specialists have made tests on Gudlaugur to determine how he managed to survive seven times longer than any ordinary man under these conditions.
Who directed Beyond the Limits?
Beyond the Limits was directed by Páll Steingrímsson.
Who stars in Beyond the Limits?
The principal cast of Beyond the Limits includes Not specified.
When was Beyond the Limits released and how long is it?
Beyond the Limits was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Beyond the Limits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beyond the Limits was composed by Hjörtur Howser.